Enrollment
844
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bradenton, FL
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120123002585
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 33
- schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Florida
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies has class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies ranks #4 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bradenton, Florida, enrolling 844 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.4% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 844 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 981 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #57, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (27%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 422 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students) and Parrish Community High School (2,266 students) alongside Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies compares
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 18% in Florida - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 26.5%
African American 20.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manatee, which includes Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies.
$10,900
Per student
-2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.3%
State 25.8%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~844 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies
How many students attend Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bradenton, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies is 13.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
56.4% of students at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies rank among schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies ranks #4 of 33 schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bradenton on the city page.
Is Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies a good school?
Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Louise R Johnson K-8 School of International Studies, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.
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